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Mining Processes and Systems - MINE8110
 Science students

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

All generic mining methods will be reviewed and analysed to identify the fundamental drivers which influence the performance of a mining operation based on each method. Mining operations are made up of a complex and inter-related number of key processes and systems. Appropriate and efficient mine design, planning and operations is dependent on understanding and optimising these processes and systems. Components of a generic mining operation to be considered will include: rock breakage, materials transport, grade/quality control and economic sensitivity, ground stability, mine environment and environmental impact. In each component, process and/or system, the critical economic sensitivities will be identified, together with the safety implications and management strategies.

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